when the nurse is preparing the patient on the unit for a Barium…

Question Answered step-by-step when the nurse is preparing the patient on the unit for a Barium… when the nurse is preparing the patient on the unit for a Barium Enema, the patient complains of moderate to severe abdominal pain. the nurse’s best action or response in this situation would be to:A. Reassure the patient and explain that this is the reason the test has been ordered B. Notify the radiology department o administer the barium via alternate route such as with an NG tubeC. Check for bowel sounds, and if present, give pain medication and prep patient for study as ordered D. Notify this M.D. and prepare the patient for the likeihood that the stud will be cancelled  Health Science Science Nursing THARAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION 102 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)